Internship Agreement
University College Dublin
Belfield
Dublin 4
Ireland
The mission of UCD is to advance knowledge, to pursue truth and to foster learning, in an
atmosphere of discovery, creativity and innovation, drawing out the best in each student and
contributing to the social, cultural and economic life of Ireland in the wider world.
INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made on [
1.
2.
] between:
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, National University of Ireland, Dublin, of Belfield,
Dublin 4 (“UCD”) and
[
] with an address at [
] (the “Host”).
IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1.
This Agreement shall apply to any internships (the “Internship”) of any UCD
student(s) (“Students”) at the Host, including but not limited to any student
identified in the Statement of Internship attached at Appendix 1. Any subsequent
Statements of Internship covering other Students shall also form part of this
Agreement.
2.
The Host agrees to provide an Internship to the Students during such periods (and
hours) and at such locations, as specified in any Statement of Internship.
3.
The Host shall facilitate the Students in achieving the learning objectives of the
Internship set out in a Statement of Internship. The Host confirms that it can and
will provide the necessary expertise, supervision and work experience to assist in
this regard.
4.
In order to allow assessment and evaluation of the Students, the Host will provide
UCD with such feedback, information and co-operation as UCD may reasonably
request. On giving reasonable notice to the Host, UCD may visit the location of any
Internship to monitor the Students’ progress and to conduct a Student assessment.
5.
The Host is mindful that the Students remains registered with the University whilst
on Internship and in the event that the Students breach or are alleged to have
breached any disciplinary code or procedure of the Host or are otherwise alleged to
have been engaged in misconduct of any kind, this shall be promptly brought to the
attention of UCD. Disciplinary matters will be dealt with in accordance with
relevant UCD and Host policies. The Host will provide copies of all applicable
company policy (such as internet usage policy or social media policy) to the
Student prior to the commencement of the Internship.
6.
Any intellectual property created by the Students in the course of carrying out
Internship activities at the Host shall belong to the Host. Where a Student is
working on a particular project, at either Party’s request, a separate Intellectual
Property Agreement shall be agreed between UCD, the Host and the Student.
7.
The Host will be responsible for directing and supervising the Students whilst on
Internship. The Host will ensure the safety, health and welfare of the Students at
all times during the Internship. In compliance with the Health Safety and Welfare
at Work Act 2005 (or the equivalent legislation in a foreign jurisdiction), the Host
will provide the necessary health and safety training, instruction and equipment to
the Students. The Host will bring to the attention of the Students, all safety
procedures and safety statements relating to the Internship in a timely manner.
8.
The Host shall have and maintain public liability and employers liability insurance
(or the equivalent in non-Irish jurisdictions) which provides cover for their hosting
of the Students. Upon request, the Host shall provide to UCD, evidence of such
insurance cover.
9.
The Host will comply with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to any
relevant employment, health and safety and data protection laws.
10.
This Agreement may be terminated by agreement between UCD and the
Host.
Furthermore, in the event of an incident of gross misconduct by either UCD,
the
Host or the Students, this agreement may be terminated by either UCD or
the Host with immediate effect.
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11.
The Host will not enter into any contract with a Student which is inconsistent or
conflicts with this Agreement or the Statement of Internship unless the Host is
required to do so by law. The Host also acknowledges that Students are not an
agent of UCD and do not have the authority to sign any documentation on behalf of
UCD.
12.
Should any issues arise during the term of this Agreement, these will be dealt with
by the representatives of both parties, who are named in the “Contact Details”
section in the Statement of Internship (or their replacements).
13.
This Agreement and the Statement of Internship will be governed by the law of
Ireland and the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish Courts.
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APPENDIX 1
STATEMENT OF INTERNSHIP
Name of Student
Student number
School
College
Programme
Stage in Programme (eg. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th year)
Start Date
End Date
Working days and hours
Location of Internship
Please describe the main activities in which the
student will be engaged
(Alternatively, a job specification may be
attached separately)
Any arrangement for Payment of Student.
CONTACT DETAILS
Name of Academic Coordinator
Tel:
Email:
Alternative UCD contact person:
Tel:
Email
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Name of Host Representative
Position
Tel:
Email:
Student mobile tel. number
Student email
LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THE INTERNSHIP
The learning objectives for the Internship are as set out in the box below. Any further learning
objectives may be agreed in writing and once signed by both the Host and UCD, they are
incorporated into this Agreement.
Agreed and signed by Student: _____________________
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SIGNATURES
These signatures cover the Internship Agreement, the Statement of Work and the Learning
Objectives
IN WITNESS whereof this Agreement has been entered into by UCD and the Host
Signed For and On Behalf of the Host by:
(Authorised Signatory)
(Print Name)
Date of Signature
Signed For and On Behalf of Head of School and UCD by:
(Signature)
(Print Name)
Date of Signature
UCD STAMP
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